What Kind of World Do You Want? (Non MMU)

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As the mother of a child on the Autism Spectrum. This video moved me to tears. We were fortunate that Zack was diagnosed at 18 months & received services. He is a different child & we expect him to enter school this year with his peers. We STILL have to fight with the school district  & others to get him the help he needs & deserves. Most children are diagnosed much later. After age 3 their chances of receiving any kind of services decreases dramatically & insurance companies refuse to pay for their treatmemt.

Each time this video is viewed a donation is made to AutismSpeaks. (I have verified this is true on Snopes.com)

http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214

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Bonjour773
This has touched my heart quite drastically as I have a cousin that is autistic.I do wish you the best for your son and he is beautiful. Thank your for sharing this video and the story of your son. Best wishes.
titty
That video was very touching... My boyfriend's half brother is autistic. We were trying to figure it out at an early age (months and then 1 year old) but they told us the same thing over again, "he will catch up..." so at 4 years old now, I'm not sure if he received the insurance cost and therapy he needs. I hope to help others by viewing the video.
MooZee

Awww, this really touched my heart too. I've been around some children with autism and I know it must be so hard, trying to get all the resources possible. They are so sweet, just like any other child..just in a different way. There is a link I'll share. It's from a HomeSchooling community, but there are several gals on there with special needs, including autism. It may be of some help, to at least lurk around and read about what other parents are doing. The special needs section: http://vegsource.com/homeschool/special/index.html . My daughter had speech delays and it helped me a lot!

the main index page is: http://vegsource.com/homeschool/ It is a vegan/vegitarian board, but most of the people aren't vegan or vegitarians...so, don't worry. It's just a very helpful community. I'll look up my other resources and see if I can find anything else that may help. Also, they have a swap board where you can purchase or trade several gently used items. =)

*Huge Hugs* If there's any other way I can possibly help, I am here. So ask away. I don't have an autistic child, but I'm pretty darn good at researching.

liz
Aww. I'm sorry it's still so hard for you to get the services Zach needs. That just sucks! :( Thanks for posting the link, I'll watch the video!
cavano
Zack is such a beautiful boy Lisa, I really wish the best for him and your family.
Lisalu
Thanks Vely! He's doing very well b/c he got therapy at a young age. So many kids do not though. BTW I will be able to get 2 oz plastic bottle for hydrosols. :-)
cavano
I have an autistic teenage cousin, and even though he received treatments since his early age unfortunately he stills not getting better :(.
Please lmk as soon as you have the 2oz okay :)! Thanks Lisa.
Lisalu
Aw sorry to hear that. I'll add the 2 oz to my shipment that I will get next week. I didn't get the shipping cost info yet but a 2 oz will be much cheaper to ship. USPS can get weird about liquids. :-(
Ruby2
What an amazing video, Claudia is precious, and so is your son. I am so glad that he's doing well.
MissMill
Lisa-That was a really touching video. As you already know, I think Zach is the most beautiful little boy and I am so thankful that you are able to get him the assistance he and your family need. I wish Zach a very happy and successful life, and my total respect goes out to you and hubby for doing all that you can to assist him.
Lacolora
awww! he's beautiful:)
Lori
Lisa,
This subject is close to my heart. My husband was a Special Education teacher who in the last few years of his life worked with adults with various levels of Autism. This was his heart and soul and I commend him, the families of children with autism and the children themselves. I hope you will always have individuals cross your path that are there at the right time for Zach. He has to be a special light in your life. God Bless you and your family .
Lori